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televangelism
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tel·e·van·gel·ist  (tl-vnj-lst)
n.
An evangelist who conducts religious telecasts.
[Blend of television and evangelist.]
tele·vangel·ism n.
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Noun1.televangelism - evangelism at a distance by the use of television
evangelism - zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
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